Check out a Riccar, my parents bought one back in 2002. They're still using it. I've had a Shark for coming up on 7 years now and it's still running strong.

No worries, I lived in Eastern Turkey in Ilic (eel-itch) for awhile. Someone a bit more knowledgeable than myself could probably tell you the region it came from. You can tell a lot from the colors, patterns and designs if you know what you're looking at. It's a very nice piece.

That's a Kilim not a rug or carpet. Yes, it's a decent price for the size and color.